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11 years ago

Maximum output clock frequency

Hello, I'm trying to build a random code generator using an Altera FPGA (since I do not have started yet, the choice of FPGA series is still open). To specify my system I need to know the max...
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11 years ago

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Hi,

yes, I know where to find the literature concerning the devices. But since there are a lot of frequency specs within the datasheets I'm not really sure where to find information about the IO frequency. PLL frequency and core frequency as well as clock tree specs is easy to find but not the maximum IO frequency. Can you please give me further, i.e. more specific information where to find it?

Thanks!

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Hi,

As I understand it, most of the Altera devices does not have the maximum IO frequency specs stated. As a workaround, it is recommended for you to perform IO model simulation ie with IBIS or Hspice to determine the maximum IO toggling frequency based on your board setup and IO setting.